European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Magyar's Warsaw Visit Signals Blueprint for Hungary's Illiberal Unwinding
Péter Magyar's first diplomatic trip is to Warsaw, not Brussels or Vienna. He aims to replicate Donald Tusk's shock therapy against illibera
Slovakia to Hold July Referendum on Ending Lifetime Payments for Ex-Premiers
Slovakia will hold a referendum on 4 July to decide whether to end lifelong payments for former prime ministers and parliament speakers. Vot
Trump Refuses to Lift Strait of Hormuz Blockade Until Iran Agrees to Peace Deal
Trump insists the blockade will stay until a peace deal is reached. Iran skipped Islamabad talks after the US seized an Iranian cargo vessel
France and Poland Deepen Defence Ties as US Reliability Fades
France and Poland are strengthening defence cooperation, covering nuclear deterrence and military satellites. The move reflects European ada
Magyar Urges Zelenskyy to Reopen Druzhba Pipeline as EU Loan Hangs in Balance
Péter Magyar, Hungary's prime minister-elect, insists the Druzhba pipeline should be reopened if operational, warning Ukraine against renegi
Spain's Immigration Amnesty Draws 43,000 Applicants in First Three Days
Nearly 43,000 migrants have submitted online applications in the first three days of Spain's immigration amnesty. The programme offers renew
Spain's Push to Suspend EU-Israel Deal Faces Overwhelming Opposition
Spain's proposal to suspend the EU-Israel Association Agreement lacks the necessary consensus among member states. Key countries like German
EU Weighs Freezing €1.5 Billion for Serbia Over Judicial Reforms and Russia Ties
The European Commission is evaluating a suspension of €1.5 billion in EU funds for Serbia over judicial reforms that undermine independence.
Starmer Concedes Error in Mandelson Appointment Amid Epstein Scandal Fallout
Prime Minister Keir Starmer told Parliament he was wrong to appoint Peter Mandelson as UK envoy to Washington. The appointment proceeded des
AI-Generated Images Falsely Link Zelenskyy to Jeffrey Epstein in Pro-Russian Disinformation Campaign
AI-generated images falsely depicting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meeting Jeffrey Epstein are circulating on social media. Europ
Netanyahu Condemns IDF Soldier for Vandalizing Jesus Statue in Southern Lebanon
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned an IDF soldier for vandalizing a statue of Jesus in southern Lebanon. The incident, capt
Rumen Radev's Coalition Wins Bulgarian Election, Setting Stage for Pro-Russia Shift
Former President Rumen Radev's Progressive Bulgaria coalition has won Bulgaria's parliamentary election, the eighth in five years. Radev, a